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Leukoplakia 

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1.Which is the most common form of oral premalignancy ?

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Leukoplakia

2.Leukoplakia is more common in which group of patients?

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Leukoplakia occurs more frequently in smokers than in non-smokers. It is  6 times more common in smokers.

3.Is there a possibility of leucoplakia [ premalignant condition ] in smokeless tobacco use?

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Oral leukoplakia is also associated with smokeless tobacco use.

4.Cessation of tobacco ,does it help in  oral leukoplakia?

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Cessation of tobacco use may result in regression or disappearance
of oral leukoplakia.

5.What is the relation of  frequency of tobacco habit  and development of leucoplakia?

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High number of cases [prevalence] of leukoplakia in smokers indicates a positive dose-response
relationship. The dose-response relationship was stronger for the smoking habit than for the chewing
habit.

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